# Document Blueprints

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Document Blueprints were previously called Content Templates.
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## Document Blueprints Overview

A Document Blueprint allows editors to preconfigure a content node. It serves as a reusable starting point when creating new content.

### Method 1 – Create a Document Blueprint from the Content Section

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Before using this method, make sure you have already [created some content](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/data/defining-content#3-creating-the-content).
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1. Go to the **Content** section and select an existing content node.

![Content-Menu](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f63c1b8d6ceefdcaa58d2a7e0dc781c479ae1be4%2Fcontent-menu-DB.png?alt=media)

2. Click the **...** menu next to the node and choose **Create Document Blueprint**.

![Action Button](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3de2584b7df523b3821203f0034ab4c132bfa13d%2Faction-menu-DB.png?alt=media)

3. Enter a **Name** for the new blueprint.

![Document Blueprint Name Field](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3d8b5160866a576d68a6877dfb7b4ffe605b10b5%2FName-Content-Template-DB.png?alt=media)

4. Click **Save**.

The new blueprint will appear under the **Document Blueprints** folder in the **Settings** section.

![New Document Blueprint](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e27e783ec79c9eea2756f7c4101e88b8723f556a%2FFind-Content-Template-DB.png?alt=media)

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If you don’t see the new blueprint, try refreshing your browser.
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### Method 2 – Create a Document Blueprint from the Settings Section

1. Go to the **Settings** section.
2. Click the **...** menu next to the **Document Blueprints** tree.
3. Select **Create...**.

![Create Document Blueprint](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2d5a61c670513d0d856c970a403a7d6eed019ff5%2FCreate-Content-Template-DB.png?alt=media)

4. Choose the Document Type you want to base the blueprint on.

![Select Content Type](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-445123db8cc9746b6b261213149114f82acb89da%2FContent-Type-DB.png?alt=media)

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You can only create Document Blueprints from **Document Types** or **Document Types with Templates**.
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5. Enter a **Name** for the blueprint.
6. Click **Save**.

The new blueprint will appear under the **Document Blueprints** folder in the **Settings** section.

### Edit a Document Blueprint

To edit an existing document blueprint, follow these steps:

1. Go to the **Settings** section.
2. Open the **Document Blueprints** folder.
3. Select the blueprint you want to edit.
4. Make your changes.
5. Click **Save**.

![Edit Document Blueprint](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c9b7e65f4c59dc8ad4392cf48521e8f23d9e2c6e%2FEdit-Content-Template-DB.png?alt=media)

### Use a Document Blueprint

Once you have created a document blueprint, you can use it to create new content nodes.

To use a document blueprint, follow these steps:

1. Go to the **Content** section.
2. Click the **...** menu next to the root node and select **Create**.

![Create From Template](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3f38a1b363c8c4ab4d6863256175a561b208a456%2FCreate-From-Template-DB.png?alt=media)

3. Select the **Document Type** that has an associated blueprint.

![Select the Document Type](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4b2d60786fde12db7e7cfc003e16a699a604762b%2Fselect-doc-type-DB.png?alt=media)

4. Choose how to create the new content:
   * Use the Document Blueprint
   * Start with a blank node

![Select Template](https://2050077833-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb0WSXUuM7Qx5BfREagAI%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ed2c506a6cd4199f31b6ad26a5782b127a5910a3%2FSelect-Template-DB.png?alt=media)